Matt Hardin

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Dec 2008 - Dec 2016

  - Supervises and mentors fellow airmen to assure they are performing at maximum efficiency in their duties.- Leads and performs all duties of a Security Forces Response Force Member.- Delivers oversight, guidance, and assistance to superiors, per their request, with the application of information, personnel, and industrial security programs.- Certified to train new Security Forces augmentees assigned to the installation.- Conducts law enforcement duties including: directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic; investigating motor vehicle accidents, minor crime and incidents; operating speed measuring, drug, alcohol and breath test devices; apprehending and detaining suspects; searching of persons and property; secures crime and incident scenes; collects, seizes and preserves evidence; conducts interviews of witnesses and suspects; obtains statements and testifies in official judicial proceedings.- Responds and guides teams through disaster and relief operations.- Performs in monthly training exercises, either with a team or individually. Show less - Supervised security for over $1 million of weapon systems and non-tactical equipment which resulted in zero loss over a 3 year period.- Implemented new system of accountability for high value support components and sensitive items which resulted in an increase of continuity for tracking equipment.- Provided instruction and training for 12 Armory personnel, improved accountability and reduced issue/turn in time by 40%. - Devised procedures for inspection of equipment to reduce premature failure of systems and support equipment in the field resulting in continued operational readiness. - Drafted new quality assurance principals for qualifying all armory personnel, ensuring members were competent in completing armory tasks and guidelines further preventing future loss. - Certified on the following weapon systems; M9 service pistol, M16A2 rifle, M4 Carbine, M870 shot gun, M203 grenade launcher, M249 squad automatic weapon, M240B machine gun.- Certified in range control operations; enforced safety standards and provided assistance which led to increased accuracy in personnel. Show less - Performed security forces activities, including installation, weapon system, resource security and air base defense at home and abroad.- Administered antiterrorism efforts while performing law enforcement duties. Assisted investigations teams by means of security, law enforcement and intelligence gathering. - Provided armed response while controlling entry to any location assigned.- Processed pass and registration requests of non-military visitors, while providing information security to ensure all persons were aware of the basic laws that govern the installation. - Assisted in military working dog functions, armament and equipment maintenance. Show less

  • Security Forces Response Force Leader

    Feb 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Security Forces Armorer Leader

    Dec 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Security Forces Response Force Member

    Dec 2008 - Nov 2010
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  InfoPro Corporation (IPC) JMETS/Reliance Test & Technology

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

  Range Site Security Officer

  • Provide 24/7 armed and non-armed security which meet the highest standards of all required federal, state, and local regulations, particularly as pertains to carrying weapons on a government facility• Provide security forces responsible for safeguarding munition storage areas, range target areas, and base operations where the highest levels of access control are critical ensure safety

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  US Air Force Reserve

  Jan 2017 - now

  Combat Arms Training & Maintenance Instructor

  - Teaches Air Force Reserve members assigned to the 919th Special Operations Unit on ground weapons qualification training.  - Responsible for maintaining the 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron’s weapons, ammunition, equipment, firing ranges and associated facilities.  - Manages armories, inspections, construction on facilities, and administration.

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  1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  Combat Arms Training & Maintenance Instructor

  - Instructs all Airmen stationed at Hurlburt Field and Eglin AFB on ground weapons qualification training.- Controls and safeguards arms, ammunition, and equipment assigned the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron.- Manages armories, inspections, construction on facilities, and administration.

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  371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron

  Oct 2018 - now

  Combat Arms Training & Maintenance Instructor

  - Instructs all AFSOC aircrew who go through the Air Commando Field Skills Course (ACFC) how to shoot, move, and communicate in tactical environments where Special Operations Forces operate. - Accounts and maintains weapons, ammunition, equipment, firing ranges and associated facilities with the 371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron.  - Manages armories, inspections, construction on facilities, and administration.

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  PAE

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Range Master

  • Ensures that all equipment materials are on-hand for training• Maintain range complex and adjacent facilities• Inspects steel targets